Together Since High School, The Districts Come Into Their Own on A Flourish And a Spoil

For our Sense of Place Philly we welcome back The Districts with a set live on stage at World Cafe Live. Rob Grote, Mark Larson, Connor Jacobus, and Braden Lawrence formed the band in 2009 when they were still in high school; they released their debut in 2012, and moved from Lititz Pennsylvania to Philly after their debut. In February of this year they released their second full length, A Flourish and a Spoil, which features their new guitarist, Pat Cassidy, who took Larson's place after Larson left for college. We’ll find out about making the new album and about their relocating here and we’ll hear them stretch out on the new songs including the standout “Youngblood.”

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Tune in to the Free At Noon at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, as The Districts performs a live midday concert on Friday.

The Districts Free At Noon Concert is SOLD OUT

Tune in Friday April 3rd at Noon!

This week's Free at Noon will feature hometown (Lititz/Philly) heroes, The Districts. The indie rock four-piece released their second full-length, A Flourish and A Spoil, in February, an acclaimed record that brought their raw rock 'n' roll sound to the forefront. Whether they're performing at Philly's First Unitarian Church, or Late Night with Seth Myers, they bring a powerful live sound and dynamic that's granted them international attention. Don't miss them this Friday at noon at World Cafe Live. Join us by RSVPing for this week's performance below or tune in live at 88.5 FM.

Our guests today are the Lititz, Pennsylvania based band The Districts. They met in 2009 while the members Rob Grote, Mark Larson, Connor Jacobus, and Braden Lawrence were still in high school. This year they released their first national EP for Fat Possum records. Today we'll hear a set of music from them recorded on stage at World Cafe Live. As you will hear it is a rocking affair with a little menacing edge that totally captures your attention. Since this recording guitarist Mark Larson has left the band to go to college.

The Districts are a four-piece indie rock band from the small town of Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Their mix of jangly indie Americana and blues-inspired rock caught the attention of Mississippi's Fat Possum Records, which signed the Districts in 2013. They recently released a session with Daytrotter and have been featured on WXPN's The Key.

Join us for a Free At Noon Doubleheader with Hurray for the Riff Raff and The Districts at a live midday concert on Friday.

Alynda Lee Segarra, lead singer of the Louisiana-based band Hurray for the Riff Raff, has got a story tell and is letting the world know through the band’s newest album, Small Town Heroes. At the age of 17, Segarra hopped on a train to escape her life in New York City for a simpler one in New Orleans. Her band, Hurray for the Riff Raff, reflects that same type of simpler sound. Since they formed in 2007, the band’s released one EP and six full-length albums. Small Town Heroes follows similar suit of the sound heard on the former albums, showcasing raw, bluesy Americana folk. The band will be leaving for a show in Massachusetts after their Free at Noon performance, but will return to Philly on April 8 at World Cafe Live. Tickets for that show can be purchased here.

Philadelphia favorites The Districts have had an exciting couple of months. After signing with Fat Possum Records in November and producing a self-titled EP with the label, they’ve taken off, embarking on a nationwide tour with stops at SXSW and recently announcing a future appearance at this year’s Lollapalooza. But before then, their foot-stomping original sound is set to play at Friday’s double header, filling the room with their rock n’ roll blended with folk sound. The band plays the Sellersville Theater before Free at Noon on Wednesday, April 2nd, and will be back in Philly in May for the annual NonCOMMvention.

World Cafe: Next The Districts Leave School & End Up Head Of The Class

January 27, 2014 - It wasn't that long ago that the members of The District were in high school together in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Now after some wise touring (including a SXSW visit last year) and a video of one of the songs (that has over 300,000 views), they have an EP coming out on Fat Possum Records tomorrow.

Their indie and folk-rock influences are like many other bands, but these songs are simply better. You can download two on our World Cafe: Next podcast.

The Districts are an impressive young four-piece from Lititz, in Lancaster County. They do the very Pixies loud-quiet-LOUD thing, but in a more textured way than simply turning their overdrive pedals on and off. Singer Rob Grote’s searing voice cut across the concert hall, blending with the band’s smartly-arranged instrumental interplay.

The Districts are an impressive young four-piece from Lititz, in Lancaster County. They do the very Pixies loud-quiet-LOUD thing, but in a more textured way than simply turning their overdrive pedals on and off. Singer Rob Grote’s searing voice cut across the concert hall, blending with the band’s smartly-arranged instrumental interplay.